Far West Helping Foundation Corp
Food Bank, Clothing & Shoes Distribution
Food • Clothing • Shoes • Essential Needs • Family Support
Service Days: Sunday • Tuesday • Thursday
Donation drop-off may be arranged anytime, 24/7, at approved pickup/drop-off locations.
Food Assistance
Groceries, pantry items, emergency food boxes, and nutrition support for eligible families.
Clothing Bank
Shirts, pants, dresses, coats, school clothing, work clothing, and seasonal items.
Shoes Distribution
Children, adult, school, work, and emergency footwear support when available.
Pickup Scheduling
Approved clients may request a scheduled pickup appointment on service days.
Program Overview
FWHFC provides food, clothing, shoes, and essential needs support to individuals and families facing financial hardship, emergency need, disaster impact, homelessness risk, or temporary crisis.
Request Food, Clothing, or Shoes Assistance
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Eligibility & Verification
- Applicant name, date of birth, address, phone number, and household size may be verified.
- Proof of address, ID, income hardship, referral, or emergency need may be requested.
- Duplicate service checks may be completed to prevent repeated benefits and support fair distribution.
- Assistance is based on available inventory and program guidelines.
Donation Drop-Off
FWHFC accepts donations of food, clothing, shoes, hygiene supplies, school items, household essentials, and emergency family support items.
- Donation drop-off may be arranged anytime, 24/7, at approved pickup/drop-off locations.
- Donated clothing should be clean and usable.
- Food donations should be unopened and not expired.
- Shoes should be clean and wearable.
- Large donation pickups may be scheduled by contacting FWHFC.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Collecting donations
- Sorting clothing, shoes, and food items
- Packing family assistance boxes
- Helping with distribution days
- Supporting client intake and appointment scheduling
- Assisting with donation pickup coordination
Service Areas
FWHFC food, clothing, and shoes distribution support is focused on:
- Lee County
- North Miami-Dade / Miami-Dade County
- Brevard County
- Broward County
- Palm Beach County
Contact Food Bank & Clothing Distribution
Phone: 754-265-5870
Email: info@fwhfc.org | fwhfcadmin@fwhfc.org
Website: www.fwhfc.org
Mail: P.O. Box 695085, Miami, FL 33269-2085
Far West Helping Foundation Corp
Housing Counseling & Housing Stability Services
Housing Support • Disability Assistance • Crisis Prevention • Fair Housing • Family Stability
Serving low-income families, individuals with disabilities, seniors, veterans, and underserved communities across Florida.
Housing Counseling
Professional guidance for stable, safe, and affordable housing solutions.
Disability Support
Housing accessibility guidance for families and individuals with disabilities.
Financial Guidance
Budgeting, rental support, emergency housing planning, and financial education.
Fair Housing Rights
Education and advocacy regarding housing rights and protections.
Program Overview
Far West Helping Foundation Corp (FWHFC) provides Housing Counseling services throughout Florida, with a strong focus on low-income families, individuals with disabilities, seniors, and underserved communities facing housing instability, financial hardship, or crisis situations.
Housing stability is the foundation of family success, community health, and long-term independence.
Housing Counseling Services We Provide
- Rental housing counseling
- Eviction prevention support
- Emergency housing crisis intervention
- Disability housing accessibility guidance
- Affordable housing navigation
- Housing voucher and subsidy guidance
- Budgeting and financial management counseling
- Homebuyer education referrals
- Foreclosure prevention support
- Fair Housing rights education
- Supportive housing referrals
- Veteran and senior housing assistance
- Community service referrals
- Case management and advocacy support
Accessibility & Disability Housing Support
Families living with disabilities often face unique housing challenges. FWHFC helps individuals locate housing options that support safety, independence, and accessibility.
- Accessible housing search guidance
- Reasonable accommodation support
- ADA-related housing referrals
- Home accessibility modification referrals
- Senior and disability-friendly housing options
- Support for caregivers and family members
Financial Assistance & Stability Planning
Financial hardship is often connected to housing instability. FWHFC helps families understand available programs and improve long-term financial stability.
- Emergency rental assistance guidance
- Housing grant and funding resource referrals
- Security deposit assistance referrals
- Budget planning and monthly expense review
- Utility support program referrals
- Financial literacy and money management education
Fair Housing & Client Rights
FWHFC believes every person deserves equal access to housing opportunities without discrimination.
- 100% non-discriminatory services
- No discrimination based on race, disability, income, religion, gender, age, or family status
- Fair Housing Act education and protection awareness
- Support for reporting housing discrimination concerns
- Advocacy for underserved and vulnerable families
Important Funding Notice
FWHFC believes in transparency and honest expectations.
While we work hard to help families identify housing resources and funding opportunities, obtaining direct financial assistance or grant funding can be difficult due to limited resources, program rules, and funding competition.
We help clients prepare stronger applications, understand options, and improve their chances — but approval is never guaranteed.
Who We Serve
- Low-income families and households
- Individuals with disabilities
- Seniors and elderly households
- Veterans and vulnerable populations
- Families facing eviction or homelessness risk
- Disaster-affected households
- Single parents and families with children
- Underserved communities across Florida
Contact Housing Counseling Services
Phone: 754-265-5870
Email: info@fwhfc.org | fwhfcadmin@fwhfc.org
Website: www.fwhfc.org
Mail: P.O. Box 695085, Miami, FL 33269-2085
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